Texas Title V: What you need to know

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• Rules. Texas provides one-stop permitting for nonmajor sources because the construction permits also provide the conditions under which the source is allowed to operate. Major sources must comply with the provisions of the state's Title V operating permit program. In general, the state Title V operating permit program, known as the federal operating permit program, follows federal Part 70 rules, including provisions establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting thresholds. In addition, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) evaluates an applicant's compliance history as part of the Title V operating permit application review.

One of the most tedious aspects of an EHS manager’s job is to keep track of a host of records. Laws have been passed in every jurisdiction requiring facilities to produce and retain records of various kinds. Don’t get caught without the necessary records in the event of a surprise EPA or OSHA inspection! This special report shows EHS managers at a glance the records they must keep on hand and for how long.